Gen. Polko: Ukraine's New Army Chief Drapaty Is a Good Choice — If Politicians Stay Out

Ukraine has a new army chief — 43-year-old General Mykhailo Drapaty. Polish General Roman Polko praises the appointment, drawing a comparison to a legendary Polish military figure, but warns that success depends on politicians keeping out of military decision-making. The nomination has been surrounded by accusations of scandal and behind-the-scenes power struggles in Kyiv that reportedly contributed to the removal of the previous commander.

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